Sculptural Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Crochet with Covered Buttons
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Crochet with Covered Buttons
A Security Company approached us to develop a sculptural stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed sculptural finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The stretchy knit swaddle was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Covered Buttons was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.
Result
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security Company launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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